August weather forecastOakwood Overlook, MD
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Oakwood Overlook, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between max 83.8°F (28.8°C) and min 67.3°F (19.6°C).Temperature
Upon the onset of August, Oakwood Overlook witnesses an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 83.8°F (28.8°C), showing a close resemblance to the prior month. Throughout August, the temperature in Oakwood Overlook tends to fall to a consistent average low of 67.3°F (19.6°C).Heat index
For most parts of August, the heat index is estimated at a tropical 91.4°F (33°C). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.Bear in mind that the heat index values are determined for shaded areas and light breezes. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Young children are more at risk than adults since they tend to sweat less. Moreover, their large skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their activities contribute to their vulnerability.
Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 73%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 17.1 days and typically aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Oakwood Overlook, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 40min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:39 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine is 10.4h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: An average UV index of 6 in August transforms into this advice:
Deter overexposure. Protecting against the sun's effects is essential. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Oakwood Overlook, MD
- Average high temperature in August: 83.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.1°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 67.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).
Average pressure in August
Oakwood Overlook, MD
- Average pressure in August: 29.99"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Oakwood Overlook, MD
- Average wind speed in August: 5.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in August
Oakwood Overlook, MD
- Average humidity in August: 73%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and October (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (72%).
Average rainfall in August
Oakwood Overlook, MD
- Average rainfall in August: 4.06"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").
Average rainfall days in August
Oakwood Overlook, MD
- Average rainfall days in August: 17.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).
Average snowfall in August
Oakwood Overlook, MD
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Oakwood Overlook, MD
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Oakwood Overlook, MD
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in August
Oakwood Overlook, MD
- Average sunshine days in August: 12 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).
Average UV index in August
Oakwood Overlook, MD
- Average UV index in August: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Oakwood Overlook, MD
- Average cloud cover in August: 32
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in August
Oakwood Overlook, MD
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
